Staff Accountant

Musco Sports Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Musco Sports Lighting in Oskaloosa, IA is seeking a Staff Accountant to research, prepare, and file state sales and use tax returns for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The role includes administering the company credit card program, resolving transaction issues, and backing up fixed asset reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work under deadlines with attention to detail, organizing tasks independently within the Accounting

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree preferred.
• 2 to 4 years accounting experience preferred.
• Previous multi state sales tax experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Must be self directed with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file state sales and use tax returns for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
• Research and interpret sales and use tax regulations to support compliance.
• Assist with administration and management of the company credit card program.
• Provide backup support for capital expenditures and related reporting.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Assist with additional accounting activities, reconciliations, reporting, and special projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under deadlines

Advanced Excel skills

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self directed

Education

4 year college degree preferred

2–4 years accounting experience preferred

Previous multi state sales tax experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant The Musco Accounting Team has an opening for a Staff Accountant at our Oskaloosa office This position will research prepare and file state sales and use tax returns timely Assist with administration of the company credit card program including transaction review issue resolution and account maintenance They will also provide backup support for fixed asset acquisitions and reporting including capital expenditure tracking and related financial reporting If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below we look forward to hearing from you

Essential Criteria

4 year college degree preferred 2 to 4 years accounting experience preferred Previous multi state sales tax experience preferred Excellent communication skills Ability to work under deadlines Advanced Excel skills Strong attention to detail Organizational skills Must be self directed with the ability to work independently

Roles and Responsibilities

Prepare and file state sales and use tax returns for the United States Canada and Puerto Rico ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and filing requirements Research and interpret sales and use tax regulations to support compliance and identify applicable tax requirements Assist with the administration and management of the company credit card program by reviewing transaction coding approvals and supporting documentation; maintaining cardholder accounts and system configurations; researching and resolving disputed or questionable transactions with cardholders and the credit card provider; and providing team members with guidance on credit card policies procedures and transaction related questions Provide backup support for capital expenditures and related reporting for managers including reviewing and recording capital purchases and maintaining accurate supporting documentation Prepare payroll journal entries and perform reconciliations of payroll related general ledger accounts to ensure balances are accurate and properly supported Assist with other accounting related activities reconciliations reporting and special projects as assigned to support the overall operations of the Accounting and Finance department

Who is Musco

For more than 50 years Musco has specialized in sports and large area lighting and technology providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries Headquartered in Oskaloosa Iowa Musco has more than 2100 team members worldwide Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register 2023 2025 and a USA TODAY Top Workplace 2025 2026 Learn more at wwwmuscocom

Team Culture and Partnerships

At Musco we offer meaningful work in a team first culture with continuous learning and professional development We value work life balance providing flexibility for community involvement family activities and personal time We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind It includes varying health insurance plans vision and dental insurance PTO 401k profit sharing and more As supporters of recreational organizations we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide If giving back resonates with you learn more about our partnerships At Musco we make it happen and want you to be a part of it Stay connected with us LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube